Just a bit of an idea, based on part of a dream I had.
Quick (only) Excerpt:
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What color remained her cheeks quickly faded from sight, a quiver of motion around her lips was the only sign of her repressed emotions. My words seemed to resound through the room, their weight knocking the wind from those present. The now-queen reached for her chair and its low arm rests caused her to sit. My eyes caught a servant take a step towards her mistress, but the subtle wave of a finger stayed her.
My news had broken the room to a respectful silence, or was is a horrified hush that stilled them? Over the quiet could be heard the cries of the dying and wounded, along with the clashing of steel. My heart throbbed to rejoin my men. Those few who would still be there when I returned.
A long sign escaped the queen's mouth. Her face, so soft and fragile, appeared tired. The sudden weight of a kingdom now rested in the shadows behind her eyes. Her half-closed eyelids were resigned and mournful. She swallowed and blinked before rising. Lavender fabric noiselessly swept about her as she stepped away from the chair that tempted her to sink into its embrace forever. With each step, she grew straighter.
She allowed herself a quick, firm nod before turning to look at me for the first time since I'd spoken my news. Her mouth opened, but it took a moment before the words dared to follow, "Captain..."
I was annoying and fail to mention what the captain's news is: the king is dead.My news had broken the room to a respectful silence, or was is a horrified hush that stilled them? Over the quiet could be heard the cries of the dying and wounded, along with the clashing of steel. My heart throbbed to rejoin my men. Those few who would still be there when I returned.
A long sign escaped the queen's mouth. Her face, so soft and fragile, appeared tired. The sudden weight of a kingdom now rested in the shadows behind her eyes. Her half-closed eyelids were resigned and mournful. She swallowed and blinked before rising. Lavender fabric noiselessly swept about her as she stepped away from the chair that tempted her to sink into its embrace forever. With each step, she grew straighter.
She allowed herself a quick, firm nod before turning to look at me for the first time since I'd spoken my news. Her mouth opened, but it took a moment before the words dared to follow, "Captain..."
This is all still very rough and who knows if I'll ever be able to figure it all out, but here are my messy notes.
Captain Utaangard is an archer at the castle of his king. His people have, for months, been at war with another country. They have tried their best, but have continuously been driven back until the enemy is at the capital. The king is slain while defending the capital thus leaving his crown to his eldest daughter (the one who is eventually called The Lavender Queen). With her new power, the queen chooses to surrender and save what is left of her people (unknown reason why her father never surrendered).
Before surrendering, Utaangard is injured. This actually saves him in the end as all his fellow captains are 'punished' for remaining loyal (in order to keep them from rebelling). Secretly, before the enemy enters the keep to meet the queen, she sends away the next oldest child; her sister (she knows that she will be required to marry the enemy king to keep her country in check, but she hopes that her sister will one day free her people). Utaangard, because of his injury, can never use a bow again (something he's been able to do all his life).
Utaangard (Utaan) eventually goes to live with his extended family. The Lavender Queen's sister, Synuurd (Syn), is 17 and agrees with her sister to go into hiding (though she fears for her sister's safety). Syn's protector, Tagannber (Taga), is tasked with finding a safe place for her to live. Taga brings her to his home and they live in peace for months (the whole time Syn learns to blend in), but then they are betrayed to the Lavender Queen (who must now do as her husband commands). Taga and Syn flee from town to town, searching for a place to hide. Eventually Taga hears of Utaan (they once knew each other) and Taga brings Syn to him.
Taga asks Utaan to hide Syn, but Utaan hates his once rulers because of what the Lavender Queen decided. The two are sent away by Utaan, but only a day later Taga is killed. Syn barely escapes back to Utaan as he is the only person nearby she knows might help her. Utaan is tempted to turn Syn over to the guards, but she uses him as a distraction and escapes. Utaan is punished for hiding a fugitive.
Yoips! That's.... really messy, hehehe. Anywho, any ideas or suggestions would be most welcomed
I'm horrible at filling my stories in and this is one of the few that has no end figured out yet (most of my stories appear with the end involved).
They have such a distinct "feel".